The Job of an Oceanographer
By: Salym Cook; Biology 2nd Period
What kinds of tasks are involved in Oceanography?
*The job tasks depend on the type of Oceanographer*
Biological Oceanographer: examines microbes, plants, and animals
Biological Oceanographer: examines microbes, plants, and animals
Physical Oceanographer:
studies the temperature, waves, tides, and currents of an ocean
Chemical Oceanographer:
examines the chemical properties and interactions of the ocean
Geological Oceanographer:
studies the ocean floor
Where would you work as an Oceanographer?
In the Field- live research sometimes dangerous, lots of traveling
In the Laboratory- run routine procedures, new experiments, and studies
In the Office- perform data research, write down scientific findings and arguments
Experience Requirements
-experience in the field or lab
-computer skills to be able to catalogue, analyze and research data
-written skills to be able to publish findings
Education Requirements
*majors depend on what kind of Oceanographer*
-start out with Bachelor's Degree
-pursue internship programs or entry-level positions
-experience with hydrology, oceanography, environmental science, or geosciences
-other majors can be taken to get to a higher level
-start out with Bachelor's Degree
-pursue internship programs or entry-level positions
-experience with hydrology, oceanography, environmental science, or geosciences
-other majors can be taken to get to a higher level
Job Outlook & Salary
-BLS expects the need for oceanographers to grow by 16% between 2012-2022
-average salary yearly as of now is $108,420
-approximately $47.93 an hour
-average salary yearly as of now is $108,420
-approximately $47.93 an hour
Advancement opportunites & Requirements
- having a Ph.D.s can allow you to qualify for college or research positions
-having advanced graduate work or doctorates can all you to become a supervisor/administrator
-having achieved these top level positions you can plan a research plan or run a laboratory/aquarium
-having advanced graduate work or doctorates can all you to become a supervisor/administrator
-having achieved these top level positions you can plan a research plan or run a laboratory/aquarium
Advantages & Disadvantages of Oceanography
Advantages
-you would get to spend your time researching the ocean that has many new discoveries
-you would get to travel the world and try new things
-you would be surrounded with beautiful scenery
Disadvantages
-you might never get to be home
-sometimes you can be underpaid for your tough research
-sometimes your life can be put on the line
-you would get to spend your time researching the ocean that has many new discoveries
-you would get to travel the world and try new things
-you would be surrounded with beautiful scenery
Disadvantages
-you might never get to be home
-sometimes you can be underpaid for your tough research
-sometimes your life can be put on the line
Biblography
Content:
http://career.iresearchnet.com/career-information/oceanographer-career/
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http://study.com/articles/Oceanographer_Job_Outlook_Duties_and_Requirements.html
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http://career.iresearchnet.com/career-information/oceanographer-career/
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http://study.com/articles/Oceanographer_Job_Outlook_Duties_and_Requirements.html
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